Richmond’s libraries have long been a place for soaking up knowledge. Now they’re soaking up runoff too.
Richmond’s public libraries have slowly been going greener.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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Facilities Department had ‘haphazard’ processes and lacked work order controls, RPS audit finds
The department failed to use the maintenance management platform that was implemented about four years ago.
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‘That’s what high school football is about’: The Battle of Chester celebrates its 55th installment
"I couldn’t wait to be a part of the history."
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Lewis Ginter workers will strike starting Wednesday, garden says it will remain open
In a statement, garden officials said they will operate on a normal schedule.
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The Richmonder 25: Meet the 2026 honorees
The Richmonder 25 program honors the people who make us proud to be Richmonders!
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Catching up: Flock cameras are generating controversy, but Chesterfield’s contract runs through 2029
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The Richmonder 25: Mollie Reinhart fosters connection through compassion
Often prompted with a guiding question and encouraged to chat with someone they do not already know, attendees find a point of connection with those they are surrounded by, no matter the event. -
Two-alarm fire shuts down multiple blocks in downtown Richmond
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RPS closes Bellevue Elementary 'out of an abundance of caution' due to potential mold
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State could give Richmond $32.8M for water upgrades, higher than $20M minimum
The potentially higher funding number was revealed Friday morning at the first meeting of the Richmond Regional Water Workgroup. -
6th District School Board debate set for Sept. 17, to be co-moderated by The Richmonder and VPM
The event will be open to the public at the Ann Hardy Community Center.
City Government
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State didn't send enough funds for nullified redistricting vote, leaving Richmond $375K short
Richmond officials had to spend almost $375,000 in local tax dollars to run an unplanned election that didn’t count.
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Education
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Facilities Department had ‘haphazard’ processes and lacked work order controls, RPS audit finds
The department failed to use the maintenance management platform that was implemented about four years ago.
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Richmond’s libraries have long been a place for soaking up knowledge. Now they’re soaking up runoff too.
Richmond’s public libraries have slowly been going greener.
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Local News
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Lewis Ginter workers will strike starting Wednesday, garden says it will remain open
In a statement, garden officials said they will operate on a normal schedule.
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Newsletter
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Aug. 31 Newsletter: Water windfall
The Richmond Crusade denounces the VA Crusade. Plus, a hot week is ahead, we announce a School Board debate, and this week brings several monster high school football matchups.
Sports
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‘That’s what high school football is about’: The Battle of Chester celebrates its 55th installment
"I couldn’t wait to be a part of the history."
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